CMN Hospitals at CoxHealth launches Firefighters for Kids

Posted by Kaitlyn McConnell on Sept. 10, 2019

Local
firefighters are now helping kids in a new way: Through Firefighters for Kids,
a campaign launched by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth that
offers fire departments a variety of simple ways to raise money for children in
the area.

“We
are very appreciative of all of the departments that have stepped up to help
local children in this way,” says Tim Siebert, executive director of CMN
Hospitals at CoxHealth. “Every single dollar makes a big difference, and even
handfuls of pocket change can add up.”

One way fire departments can help are Bucket Brigades. During
these events, individuals stand at intersections in participating communities
and accept donations, helping fill buckets with money.

Additionally,
the Marshfield Firefighters Association already had their Bucket Brigade and
found great success: More than $5,200 was raised during the course of one
weekend.

However,
Bucket Brigades aren’t the only ways firefighters can participate. Other ways
to give back include pumping gas for donations at local filling stations,
renting out fire department space, hosting music concerts, or even challenging
neighboring fire departments to competitions. Securing area businesses to
sell Miracle Balloons is also an option.

“There
are many options with this program, and great flexibility to find a way to
support kids any time of year that works with each department,” says Siebert.
“We are happy to help brainstorm and find ways to ensure that whoever wants to
find a way to participate in this campaign can do so.”

Fire
departments interested in more information may call 417-269-5437.